Pronunciation of 'sankaranarayan'
The name 'Sankaranarayan' is of Indian origin, specifically from Sanskrit. It is a compound name combining 'Sankara' (another name for Lord Shiva) and 'Narayan' (another name for Lord Vishnu), symbolizing the union of two major deities in Hinduism. Below are the pronunciations and meanings in English and its original language, Sanskrit.
Sanskrit, India
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A compound name in Hindu tradition representing the union of Lord Shiva ('Sankara') and Lord Vishnu ('Narayan').
Pronounced as 'SANG-kuh-ruh-nuh-RYE-uhn'. 'Sang' as in 'sang', 'kuh' as in 'cut', 'ruh' as in 'run', 'nuh' as in 'nut', and 'RYE-uhn' with stress on 'RYE'.
Sanskrit (India)
A name symbolizing the union of Lord Shiva ('Sankara') and Lord Vishnu ('Narayan'), representing harmony and balance in Hindu philosophy.
Pronounced as 'SUNG-kuh-ruh-nuh-RAH-yuhn'. 'Sung' as in 'sung', 'kuh' as in 'cut', 'ruh' as in 'run', 'nuh' as in 'nut', and 'RAH-yuhn' with stress on 'RAH'.